Learn to scuba dive, become a karate master: 18 summer camps to attend in the Bay Area

Learn to scuba dive, become a karate master: 18 summer camps to attend in the Bay Area

Parents looking for camps for their children have a number of options from which to choose. From rocketry to ninja-style climbing, there are plentiful summer camp options in and around the Bay Area for interested families.

A+ = Academics such as science, technology, engineering and math

ART = Arts including fine arts and performing arts

DAY = Day camp

NIGHT = Overnight or sleepaway camp

SP = Sports camp

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Clear Lake

1. Bushi Ban Summer Camp attendees will learn martial arts techniques from karate, kickboxing and jiu-jitsu. The camp is also held at the League City and Seabrook location.

Ages: all

Dates: May 30-Aug. 16

Cost: $250-$285

DAY, SP

2465 Bay Area Blvd., Houston

281-218-8989

www.bushiban.com

2. Camp Clear Lake campers can spend their days with arts and crafts, playing in team sports, swimming, and watching movies.

Ages: 6-11

Dates: June-August

Cost: $160-$200

DAY

16511 Diana Lane, Houston

281-488-0360

www.clcca.org/summer_camp

3. Explorer Camps at Space Center Houston allow campers to learn about space, rocketry, how to design habitats and programming robots.

Ages: 4-11

Dates: TBD

Cost: $64.95-$299.95

A+, DAY

1601 NASA Parkway, Houston

281-283-4755

www.spacecenter.org

4. Kids U and Hawk STEAM Academy Summer Camps at the University of Houston-Clear Lake offer campers the chance to learn about topics ranging from creative writing to STEM.

Ages: grades pre-K-12

Dates: June-July

Cost: $159-$300

A+, DAY

2700 Bay Area Blvd., Houston

281-283-3530

www.uhcl.edu

5. School of Rock Clear Lake Camps attendees will be able to play instruments like guitar and learn songwriting.

Ages: 4-17

Dates: June-August

Cost: $199-$449

ART, DAY

1020 W. NASA Parkway, Ste. 146, Webster

281-218-7625

www.schoolofrock.com/locations/clearlake/music-camps

Galveston

6. Pyramid Kids Camps attendees will learn about ecosystem conservation, conduct experiments and meet animals.

Ages: grades K-8

Dates: May 29-Aug. 11

Cost: $250-$275

A+, DAY

1 Hope Blvd., Galveston

409-683-4325

www.moodygardens.com

7. Texas A&M Sea Camp attendees will have access to research vessels, oceanographic equipment and laboratory facilities as they learn about marine environments.

Ages: 10-18

Dates: June-August

Cost: $970-$2,900

A+, NIGHT

200 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston

409-740-4525

www.tamug.edu/seacamp

League City

8. Bay Area Arts Conservatory Summer Workshops and Dance Camps attendees will have the opportunity to participate in different musical theater summer camps. Younger campers can also join a princess- or rainbow pop-themed dance camp.

Ages: 3-18

Dates: June-August

Cost: $199+

ART, DAY

400 Hobbs Road, Ste. 202, League City

281-938-1444

www.baactx.com/programs

9. Camp by the Creek in League City offers different programs, including arts and crafts, games, field trips, and outdoor activities.

Ages: 6-12

Dates: June-August

Cost: $132.50-$397.50

DAY

400 S. Kansas Ave., League City

281-554-1180

www.leaguecitytx.gov/3807/camps

10. Code Ninjas Summer Camps participants can learn coding, 3D printing, how their favorite video games work and what it takes to become a YouTuber at various different camps offered throughout the summer.

Ages: 5-11

Dates: June-August

Cost: $149-$249

A+, DAY

3725 E. League City Parkway, Ste. 140, League City

281-339-7482

www.codeninjas.com/tx-league-city/camps

11. GenZ Summer Camp, hosted by Kids ‘R’ Kids Learning Academy, will offer campers the chance to learn about animals, participate in a talent show and play games. The camp will be available at multiple League City locations.

Ages: grades K-5

Dates: June-August

Cost: $200

A+, ART, DAY, SP

1092 W. League City Parkway, League City

281-338-1177

www.kidsrkids.com/programs/summer-camp

12. Kinder Camp, hosted by the city League City, will offer young campers a chance to enjoy a variety of camp activities with a new camp beginning in 2023.

Ages: 5

Dates: June-August

Cost: $33-$198

DAY

400 S. Kansas Ave., League City

281-554-1180

www.leaguecitytx.gov/3807/Camps

Nassau Bay

13. Music Camp 2023 offered by Bay Area Youth Singers will allows campers to practice singing and performing.

Ages: grades 1-8

Dates: July 10-14

Cost: $375-$740

ART, DAY

18220 Upper Bay Drive, Nassau Bay

832-425-2329

www.bayareayouthsingers.org/music-camp

14. St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church & School Camps attendees will be able to practice archery and fencing, play theater games, learn French and draw art at one of the many camps on offer.

Ages: varies

Dates: June 5-Aug. 18

Cost: $175

ART, DAY, SP

18300 Upper Bay Road, Nassau Bay

281-333-1340

www.stesnb.org/summer-camp-2023

Pasadena

15. Armand Bayou Nature Center EcoCamp attendees will have the opportunity to learn about the natural world through a variety of different activities, including fishing, canoeing, hiking, bird watching, and arts and crafts.

Ages: 4-12

Dates: June 5-Aug. 4

Cost: $150-$310 per week

DAY

8500 Bay Area Blvd., Pasadena

713-274-2668

www.abnc.org/ecocamps

Webster

16. Ultimate Slammin’ Summer Day Camp in Webster will offer campers the opportunity to engage in activities such as skating, swimming, cooking, field trips, and arts and crafts.

Ages: 6-12

Dates: June-July

Cost: $75-$200

DAY

311 Pennsylvania Ave., Webster

281-332-1826

www.cityofwebster.com/458/summer-camp

17. USA Ninja Challenge Camp attendees will be able to navigate obstacle courses that will involve jumping, climbing and swinging like a ninja, and compete in games.

Ages: 6-12

Dates: June 5-30

Cost: $250

DAY, SP

309 Ibis St., Webster

346-336-4652

www.ninjawebster.com/camps

18. Sport Divers offers weekly summer camps each year. Scuba diving skills are practiced both in a pool and in open water, and participants can earn a certification.

Ages: 10-17

Dates: June-July

Cost: $550

DAY, SP

20814 Gulf Freeway, Ste. 60, Webster

281-338-1611

www.sportdivers.com